About this role
Job summary
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The Research and Innovation centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has a exciting post for Band 6 Clinical Research Nurse . The primary aim of this post is to bring about greater access for research in order to provide a unique and enviable framework to enhance delivery of world class research.
They will embark on a programme of dual training for both Oncology and Haematology systemic anticancer treatments. They must be motivated and willing to undergo training in the Haematology and chemotherapy fields.
As an Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the Early phase and ECMC portfolioin ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centered approach to their independence and well-being.
You will have a dual base location at CCC Wirral and CCC Liverpool
As we deliver treatments in sector hubs and clinics across the Wirral and Liverpool, there will an element of cross cover required during training and once training has been completed.
Main duties of the job
As an Clinical Research Nurse you will be responsible for supporting the Advanced Research Nurse and Lead for the Early phase and ECMC portfolioin ensuring that our service users' needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centered approach to their independence and well-being.
The post holder will work alongside the Band 7 Advanced Research Nurse and research team in order to co-ordinate a portfolio of commercial, non - commercial and Experimental Cancer Medicine oncology clinical trials. The role will include identifying patients through MDT's/screening note ; collecting data; interviewing; supporting/delivering a range of complexed cancer treatment s, assessing and monitoring patients in accordance to ethically approved protocols. The R&I directorate is a busy environment and working to deadlines with frequent interruption is the norm. Ability to work under pressure, pay close attention to detail and organise the priority of own workload is absolutely essential. Individual training will be provided to meet the needs of the post-holder.If you want to be part of a fantastic team and help support the Trust with our vision for providing the best cancer care in the country, then we want to hear from you.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusive
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
NMC Level One registration or other professional equivalent Graduate level qualification in relevant discipline, be working towards one or be prepared to study at this level Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development Chemotherapy trained in either oncology or haematology, or willing to undertake a period of training
Desirable
Qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships Has a working knowledge of the purpose of clinical research.
Desirable
Has a basic knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer and palliative care Knowledge of ICH GCP
Experience Essential
Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of collaborating with other agencies Previous experience within the oncology/haematology nursing setting, or experience in research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral
Clatterbridge Road
Bebington
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)